A MAJOR incident has developed in Tilbury this evening (Wednesday, 12 November) at Brisbane House in Tilbury.

Residents have reported that a water tank in the upper stages of the building burst and footage has been posted social media of water cascading through floors of the tower block.

Emergency services, including Essex Fire and Rescue are on scene.

It has been reported that some residents have been evacuated.

Essex Fire and Rescue Services said: "We were called to reports of flooding at Brisbane House, Leicester Road, Tilbury, at 6.26pm tonight (Wednesday November 12, 2025).

"Crews from Grays and Orsett attended the incident, working alongside our colleagues at Thurrock Council and Essex and Suffolk Water. 

"Firefighters isolated the water supply, assisted residents and offered reassurance and welfare support alongside partner agencies.

"Thurrock Council is leading the ongoing response and support for residents and we continue to work closely with them and other partners."